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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
May Newsletter: It’s Seek the Peak Season…Join Us!
Rime ice is illuminated by the sunrise on the observation deck railing on April 23. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, I'm thrilled to join the Mount Washington Observatory team as its new Membership and Events Coordinator. My family and I have always cherished the White Mountains, and for
April Newsletter: Join Us for Enriching Eclipse and Big Wind Events!
Sunrise with undercast on March 9. Dear Member, People become aware of Mount Washington Observatory in many ways. It could be your love of extreme weather, an appreciation of the deep historical roots of the organization, an admiration of our research, or the role we play
Deadline Driven: The 12-Hour Shifts that Power Weather Forecasting from the Northeast’s Highest Peak
Deadline Driven: The 12-Hour Shifts that Power Weather Forecasting from the Northeast's Highest Peak By Wendy Almeida As a new member of the Mount Washington Observatory team, I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the unique operations of the weather station and the meticulous work
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings As you go up in the atmosphere, daily temperature swings become relatively lower compared to those on the surface. This is primarily because air is relatively transparent
Remembering the Big Wind
Remembering the Big Wind Eighty-nine years ago today, Mount Washington Observatory, in its second year of existence, recorded a world-record wind speed of 231 miles per hour – a record that would stand for
A Look Back at the First Nor’easter of the Season
A Look Back at the First Nor’easter of the Season Nor’easters are named after the direction in which the strongest winds blow typically from the northeast. Nor’easters commonly form along the east coast of
